Smooth Psychotria (Psychotria Daphnoides) is a perennial shrub in the Rubiaceae family with moderate care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and partial shade or full sun light in USDA hardiness zones 9-11. This plant is safe for cats and dogs. It can be grown indoors.

Psychotria daphnoides is an attractive, open shrub with narrow glossy leaves and small white flowers, producing succulent edible creamy white fruit.

Smooth Psychotria

Smooth Psychotria

Psychotria Daphnoides

Psychotria daphnoides is an attractive, open shrub with narrow glossy leaves and small white flowers, producing succulent edible creamy white fruit.

Quick Facts

Type
shrub
Lifecycle
perennial
Care Difficulty
Moderate
Water Needs
Moderate
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Hardiness Zones
9-11

Safety

🐕
Pet Safe
👶
Child Safe
Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:loamy, sandy, peaty
Indoor:Yes
Outdoor:Yes
Garden Use:groundcover, ornamental shrub, wildlife attraction

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Smooth Psychotria

Jan
Prune
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Fertilize
Mar
Repot
Apr
Water+
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Expert Care Tips

Pro tips from botanists and plant experts

Watering Tip

Check soil moisture by inserting your finger 1 inch deep. Water only when the top layer feels dry to prevent overwatering.

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Taxonomy

Family:Rubiaceae
Genus:Psychotria